Baseball Bat Decertification:

Two baseball bats have been decertified. Our State Office has been getting calls from around the state advising that umpires are disallowing other models of Marucci and Reebok bats instead of just the model and length that have been decertified.

In an effort to help with this issue, our CIF State has created the attached "Baseball Bat Decertification List" which includes the manufacturer, model name, and length of the two baseball bats that have been decertified to date.

CIF Baseball Bat Implementation

BASEBALL BAT UPDATE!!!

The NFHS has been informed by the NCAA that the BBCOR decertification process has been implemented for the Marucci CAT5 33” model baseball bat. Effective immediately and until further notice, this bat (Marucci CAT5 33” length) should be considered a non-compliant bat and subject to NFHS Baseball Rules 4-1-3b and 7-4-1a. (i.e. This bat is not approved any more...)

Starting 2011, all baseball programs will have to use a BBCOR bat. This is a national rule change.

• FAQ regarding bat implementation
• Certified BBCOR bat information
• All non-wood BBCOR approved bats will have the BBCOR stamp affixed to the bat.
• BBCOR certified will be commercially available starting January 1, 2011. They are available on-line.
• Shop around and compare!